Running The Computer On Battery Power; Battery Notice - Toshiba Satellite M45 User Manual

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Mobile Computing

Running the computer on battery power

Running the computer on battery power
The computer contains a removable Lithium-Ion (Li-ion)
battery pack that provides power when you are away from an
AC outlet. This is the main battery. You can recharge it many
times.

Battery Notice

Battery life may vary, depending on applications, power
management settings, and features utilized. Recharge time varies
depending on usage. The battery may not charge while the
computer is consuming full power.
After a period of time, the battery will lose its ability to
perform at maximum capacity and will need to be replaced.
This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new battery
pack, see your accessories information that shipped with your
computer, or to stay current on the most recent software and
hardware options for your computer, and for other product
information, regularly check the Toshiba Web site at
accessories.toshiba.com.
To ensure that the battery maintains its maximum capacity,
operate the computer on battery power at least once a month
until the battery is fully discharged. Please see
batteries" on page 109
continuously operated on AC power, either through an AC
adapter or docking station for an extended period, more than
a month, the battery may fail to retain a charge. It may not
function efficiently over the expected life of the battery and
the battery light may not indicate a low-battery condition.
NOTE
For optimum DVD performance, Toshiba recommends that you
play DVDs while running on AC power rather than on battery
power.
for procedures. If the computer is
"Charging the